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May 6, 2026 · Information Security

Zero‑Click Android ADB Flaw Lets Attackers Gain Remote Shell Without Interaction

Google’s May 2026 Android security bulletin disclosed CVE‑2026‑0073, a critical zero‑click authentication bypass in the adbd daemon that lets any attacker on the same LAN bypass wireless ADB’s TLS verification and obtain a shell on unpatched Android 14‑16 devices, with detailed exploitation steps and mitigation guidance.